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the bart strike is over. for now. union and bart officials came to an agreement, of sorts, late last night. we'll explain in a second, but the good news is. the trains will be running again soon. and firework shows around the bay area were a success last night. we'll show you the sights and sounds. there was one show down near l=a, though, that went out of control. we'll show you the scene and tell you what happened. it's been a hot week here in the bay area, but has the heat wave finally passed? we'll have your complete forecast coming up. good morning. i'm james fletcher. the day we have been anticipating is finally here. the bart strike is now over. union and bart officials emerged from negotiations just before 11 last night. california's secretary of labor, marty morgenstern made the announcement. bart management and unions agreed to extend the existing contract for 30 days. during that time negotiations will continue until there is an agreement for a new contract. this will keep the trains running until at least
the bart strike is over. for now. union and bart officials came to an agreement, of sorts, late last night. we'll explain in a second, but the good news is. the trains will be running again soon. and firework shows around the bay area were a success last night. we'll show you the sights and sounds. there was one show down near l=a, though, that went out of control. we'll show you the scene and tell you what happened. it's been a hot week here in the bay area, but has the heat wave finally...
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speed-filled to produce, in contrast, bart strikers bart workers will strike this morning. we have teamed coverage of that strike beginning now. >>anny: we will start with george and the traffic center on how this will affect your morning commute. people are leaving out two hours prior to when they usually leave out. >>george: we would never see traffic backed up like this until the 6:00 hour that we usually start to see things build up and the left hand cash lanes. a definitely an impact already as we look at heavier traffic. in anticipation of this, i just spoke caltran spokesperson who has an update on the extra car pool lanes hours. we have just confirmed that this is true for interstate 80 and the bay bridge that they will be extended from 5:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. under consideration is extended the car pool hours for 580, 684880. they will watch that through the day but it's quite possible that we will see those hours extended. bear in mind, those four freeways are the freeways of that parallel bart track. that is likely were you see the heaviest increase in traffic
speed-filled to produce, in contrast, bart strikers bart workers will strike this morning. we have teamed coverage of that strike beginning now. >>anny: we will start with george and the traffic center on how this will affect your morning commute. people are leaving out two hours prior to when they usually leave out. >>george: we would never see traffic backed up like this until the 6:00 hour that we usually start to see things build up and the left hand cash lanes. a definitely an...
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entering day two of the bart workers strike. long lines and longer commutes expected for a second day in the bay area. we'll tell you what you need to know to get through it. here's a live look at the bay bridge approach this morning. let's get right to the traffic center and kron four's george rask. >> 24 and 580 are the worst. here is a live picture from the macarthur mayes. we are already backed up towards highway 24 in the westbound direction. we're starting to pick up slowing on the approach from the of our run the side. the drive time from walnut creek in san francisco is 54 minutes. remember it was double that yesterday. the shore freeway is starting to slow from paul street. northbound a 80 is still your best approach. >> we want to update you on the occurring problem with a vehicle fire and brush fire. they both were extinguished but right hand lane is still shut down. the emergency vehicles have not left the scene. even interstate 580 from patterson is jammed up. the drive time is over an hour now to the dublin interch
entering day two of the bart workers strike. long lines and longer commutes expected for a second day in the bay area. we'll tell you what you need to know to get through it. here's a live look at the bay bridge approach this morning. let's get right to the traffic center and kron four's george rask. >> 24 and 580 are the worst. here is a live picture from the macarthur mayes. we are already backed up towards highway 24 in the westbound direction. we're starting to pick up slowing on the...
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the bart strike is over. for now. union and bart officials came to an agreement, of sorts, late last night. we'll explain in a second, but the good news is. the soon. >> and firework shows around the bay area were a success last night here in the bay area. but there were some scary moments for a show we'll show you the scene and tell you what happened. >> it's been a hot week here in the bay area, but it looks as though the heat wave is finally behind us. >> plenty of us are in the '50s and we do have pretty breezy conditions. thanks to the dippedeeper marine layer. yu can expect it to be seasonally cooler for tomorrow. we may see 10 to 20 degrees and drop in weather. i will have a full look at the weather and a few minutes. >> we are looking at very light traffic around the bay area but, there is a grass fire that has been reported east of alta mount pass way on the south side of interstate 580. we will be watching this. take a look at the bay bridge and the ride through the macarthur mayes. even now as we are approa
the bart strike is over. for now. union and bart officials came to an agreement, of sorts, late last night. we'll explain in a second, but the good news is. the soon. >> and firework shows around the bay area were a success last night here in the bay area. but there were some scary moments for a show we'll show you the scene and tell you what happened. >> it's been a hot week here in the bay area, but it looks as though the heat wave is finally behind us. >> plenty of us are...
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the bart strike. good morning and thanks for liking up with us. --waking up. >>george: no significant delays at this point. bay area toll authority's determined that with so few fasttrack users and so many more cash payers at the bay bridge that they needed more land available to accept cash. they did ed extra toll takers yesterday and there may be a plan in place to increase the number of cash lanes at the bay bridge this morning cents a that was an added delay factor to the morning commute. i also think we may see fewer cars in the bay bridge this morning. after yesterday's, i think a lot of folks will find their route to a different mold. state-owned parade in the meantime, let's get a look at the weather. is another hot one. >>erica: little foggy at the bay bridge but that will lay off. were already off to a pretty warm start. livermore still holding on to upper 70's. we do have excessive heat warning still in effect till 7:00 p.m. on wednesday which means all inland spots will be in triple digits
the bart strike. good morning and thanks for liking up with us. --waking up. >>george: no significant delays at this point. bay area toll authority's determined that with so few fasttrack users and so many more cash payers at the bay bridge that they needed more land available to accept cash. they did ed extra toll takers yesterday and there may be a plan in place to increase the number of cash lanes at the bay bridge this morning cents a that was an added delay factor to the morning...
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bart kron four's will tran is the bart negotiations. while everyone is tight lipped about the negotiations,sources say the union presented a proposal no deal reached yet. negotiations are underway. reached. it would take about 18 hours to get trains upbart union contract hundreds of people are expected to use alternate transportation, people are getting very well familiar with using the ferry services... >> there are going to be a number of big fireworks celebrations around the bay area for the 4th of july holiday. when it comes to getting to san francisco for the show, it might be a bit complicated without bart. here's a look at yourthere are four main options when it comes to getting to the city today. driving might be the easiest, although parking could be complicated and costly in some areas. ac transit may be the second best option. they are operating on a sunday schedule, but have added 8 additional buses to the transbay lines. this means they will arrive every 15 minutes, running late into the night well after the fireworks show.
bart kron four's will tran is the bart negotiations. while everyone is tight lipped about the negotiations,sources say the union presented a proposal no deal reached yet. negotiations are underway. reached. it would take about 18 hours to get trains upbart union contract hundreds of people are expected to use alternate transportation, people are getting very well familiar with using the ferry services... >> there are going to be a number of big fireworks celebrations around the bay area...
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here is the bart strike linked. click on that and you'll get the latest on the negotiations because they did meet last night and hopefully they meet again today. there is a video player showing all the stories we've done so far to get you up to speed. all the articles being written about the strike as well as other resources. these all the links to the major players of the strike. all information on how to get around as well as our twitter and facebook posts from kron4 as well as all of the major players. we will continue to follow the latest with the strike on our broadcast and what are comcast 193 channel. that's a 247 news channel. so give that a sample brought the day today. facebook and twitter will also be updating all those resources as well. ofs here's erica with your forecast. >>erica: we are talking to more days of triple digits of temperatures. the heat advisory will be extended into stay hydrated and stay cool. if you suffer from any he related illnesses i would advise you to head to the coast where it w
here is the bart strike linked. click on that and you'll get the latest on the negotiations because they did meet last night and hopefully they meet again today. there is a video player showing all the stories we've done so far to get you up to speed. all the articles being written about the strike as well as other resources. these all the links to the major players of the strike. all information on how to get around as well as our twitter and facebook posts from kron4 as well as all of the...
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bart workers have delivered a 72-hour strike notice to bart management, which means a potential strike could begin as early as monday morning. bart management and the leaders of the two unions that represent workers were back at the bargaining table last night although an agreement has not been reached, the two sides seem to be coming closer to a resolution. bart management says that there are new proposals on the table about workers pay, health care, and pension benefits. union members say they have offered their own ideas. the details of the talks have not been made public, but all sides are interested in reaching an agreement and avoiding a strike. contract negotiations will resume today. the deadline for the end of talks is monday at midnight, that is when the contracts expire. union officials are holding a press conference in oakland this morning at 10- am. regional transit officials are warning people of major gridlock on bay area roads if the strike does happen. the metropolitan transportation commission was talking about the possible fall-out. bart has about four- hundred - tho
bart workers have delivered a 72-hour strike notice to bart management, which means a potential strike could begin as early as monday morning. bart management and the leaders of the two unions that represent workers were back at the bargaining table last night although an agreement has not been reached, the two sides seem to be coming closer to a resolution. bart management says that there are new proposals on the table about workers pay, health care, and pension benefits. union members say...
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bart also has a contingency plan in place and this means tha will pick up passengers from the bart station. those zero will be free buses to the terminals and they will run from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and then again from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.. and this morning. the same goes for caltran. they do have shuttles that are employed second pick you up from that area and transport you to sfo. the are just some of your options. >> meanwhile, in the weather center we're waking up to gorgeous weather. the temperature is still on a mild side. upper 50s right now for downtown san francisco. futurecast 4 is tracking the temperatures by noon we're already in the '90s. putting the clock into motion we will start to pick up triple digits for the nafta vote. the conditions will be warm for this afternoonthis afternoon. we do e a heat advisory in affect. you can see fairfield will come in at 1 07. we're talking mid '70s for the city by the bay. upper 90s are slated for napa up. four consecutive days for the temperatures will be in the triple digits. saturday and sunday will only climates of 80s. >> gas pri
bart also has a contingency plan in place and this means tha will pick up passengers from the bart station. those zero will be free buses to the terminals and they will run from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and then again from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.. and this morning. the same goes for caltran. they do have shuttles that are employed second pick you up from that area and transport you to sfo. the are just some of your options. >> meanwhile, in the weather center we're waking up to gorgeous...
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how quickly can bart get back up to speed? >> we have been running inspection trains to keep this system and a state of readiness. there are 669 railcars total. those railcars at batteries that need to be charged from the ad is a very systems for things like air conditioning and so on. it's not a matter of minutes, it is hours to get the system back up and running. you also have have a full staff come back to work. that is not something that is going to turn on a dime. we are hoping to get this done soon and get back as wheat soon as we possibly can. >> have any local politicians reached out to either side or tried to get involved? >> again, i've shared what i know about negotiations. >> we have before the july tomorrow and thousands of people, particularly from the east bay views bart to get into this city. what you have to say to them with their plans right now in limbo? at this point plan on alternate transportation? >> plan for alternate transportation. the shuttle bus service that we had yesterday served 2800 passengers.
how quickly can bart get back up to speed? >> we have been running inspection trains to keep this system and a state of readiness. there are 669 railcars total. those railcars at batteries that need to be charged from the ad is a very systems for things like air conditioning and so on. it's not a matter of minutes, it is hours to get the system back up and running. you also have have a full staff come back to work. that is not something that is going to turn on a dime. we are hoping to...
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and bart managers are not meeting face to face, but mediator. bart spokesperson unusual. with state mediators that's the way it goes sometimes. progress. sometimes your in separate room with the mediators going back and while everyone is tight lipped about the state of negotiations, we have heard proposal that would give wage increase during each of the next three years. no word yet if bart made a counter offer. march...demanding a fair contract. they also acknowledged that their strike is causing hardship for thousands of people, but say that they had no choice. they said that we want to apologize for us withholding our labor as a last resort. as the bart strike finding different ways to get around the bay area. was able handle the additional load ofwhile they had to stand in waiting for very long ashour. while ridership isn't expected to increase too much today because of the holiday. san francisco ferry carried more than triple the the latest with the bart strike. we will be providing updates news channel, comcast 193. our facebook and twitter every 30-45 minutes ferry
and bart managers are not meeting face to face, but mediator. bart spokesperson unusual. with state mediators that's the way it goes sometimes. progress. sometimes your in separate room with the mediators going back and while everyone is tight lipped about the state of negotiations, we have heard proposal that would give wage increase during each of the next three years. no word yet if bart made a counter offer. march...demanding a fair contract. they also acknowledged that their strike is...
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of a bart strike. workers have given as 72 hour notice, potentially walking off the job as early as monday. live tv coverage on what you need to know coming up. >> i live look at mt. tam, san francisco looks clear as well. we will be begging for a breeze by the time we hit the afternoon. >> temperatures already in the '70s and antioch right now, a very warm start to the morning. afternoon highs, triple digits today. today antioch with an afternoon high of 100 degrees. we would keep it in the upper 90s for pleasanton and living morlivermore.
of a bart strike. workers have given as 72 hour notice, potentially walking off the job as early as monday. live tv coverage on what you need to know coming up. >> i live look at mt. tam, san francisco looks clear as well. we will be begging for a breeze by the time we hit the afternoon. >> temperatures already in the '70s and antioch right now, a very warm start to the morning. afternoon highs, triple digits today. today antioch with an afternoon high of 100 degrees. we would keep...
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. >> we are now in the fourth day of the bart strike. bart and union representatives met at the bargaining table again yesterday, but left without any deal. as they left for the night, they were very tight-lipped about what was discussed, or how close they are to an agreement. we are learning this morning that even if a deal is reached, it will take about 18 hours to get bart back up and running again. kron 4's charles clifford has the latest now in the negotiations. >> reporter: these wrapped up around 11:00 p.m. failing to reach an agreement. after nine hours, the union leaders apparently were no closer to reaching a deal from the strike. there were
. >> we are now in the fourth day of the bart strike. bart and union representatives met at the bargaining table again yesterday, but left without any deal. as they left for the night, they were very tight-lipped about what was discussed, or how close they are to an agreement. we are learning this morning that even if a deal is reached, it will take about 18 hours to get bart back up and running again. kron 4's charles clifford has the latest now in the negotiations. >> reporter:...
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bart workers have authorized a strike. their contract is on sunday, just in time for the monday morning commute. >> many people came last month to celebrate proposition 8 they overturned. the decision comes as tens of thousands of people are expected to celebrate pride weekend and castro. >> we're also following the latest on that day four of the george zimmerman murder trial. a friend of treyvon martin who was the last person to talk to the team before his encounter with the zimmerman is back on the witness stand for a second day in the neighborhood watch volunteers murder trial. she is one of the prosecution's most important witnesses. >> we do have areas of low cloud cover. the temperatures are just a few degrees cooler than yesterday. it is currently 61 out the door in fairfield. low 60's down the east shore line. downtown san francisco was checking in at 58 degrees. the fog will stay clear and was see nothing but sunshine. this means that we have and '90s in today's forecast. upper 80s for concord it was a low mixing
bart workers have authorized a strike. their contract is on sunday, just in time for the monday morning commute. >> many people came last month to celebrate proposition 8 they overturned. the decision comes as tens of thousands of people are expected to celebrate pride weekend and castro. >> we're also following the latest on that day four of the george zimmerman murder trial. a friend of treyvon martin who was the last person to talk to the team before his encounter with the...
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and bart workers have authorized a strike. their contract ends sunday. just in time for the monday morning commute. we'll look ahead to what could happen next. and we're watching bay area weather. as temperatures are expected to heat up. we'll have a complete look at your forecast coming up. good morning and thanks for joining us on this thursday june 27th. i'm mark danon. a historic day for the supreme court as they struck down prop 8 and the defense of marriage act. this prop 8 decision is the ruling that most legal experts predicted. the supreme court cleared the way for same sex marriage to resume in california in a 5 to 4 decision. the majority of the justices said that supporters of prop 8 did not have the right to appeal a lower courts ruling. they also said the majority of prop 8 supporters were not able to show how they were harmed by same sex marriage. this means gay marriage is expected to resume in california in 25 days. the supreme court did not make a broad ruling about whether banning same sex marriage is constitutional. that could have ha
and bart workers have authorized a strike. their contract ends sunday. just in time for the monday morning commute. we'll look ahead to what could happen next. and we're watching bay area weather. as temperatures are expected to heat up. we'll have a complete look at your forecast coming up. good morning and thanks for joining us on this thursday june 27th. i'm mark danon. a historic day for the supreme court as they struck down prop 8 and the defense of marriage act. this prop 8 decision is...